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A dental crown, often referred to as a “cap,” is a custom-made, permanent restoration that completely covers a damaged, weakened, or root-canal-treated tooth. Its primary purpose is to fully restore the tooth’s natural shape, size, function, and, most importantly, its structural strength.
When is a dental crown necessary?
A crown is highly recommended to protect and preserve a tooth in cases such as:
- Extensive tooth decay or a large structural loss where a standard composite filling is no longer sufficient.
- Following a root canal treatment. Endodontically treated teeth become brittle over time and face a high risk of fracturing under everyday chewing forces.
- A fractured, chipped, or cracked tooth that requires stabilization.
- To serve as the final prosthetic tooth on top of a dental implant.
- To correct severe aesthetic structural flaws or intrinsic discolorations that cannot be resolved through cosmetic bonding.
Advanced Materials & Natural Aesthetics
The days when crowns looked artificial or left a “dark grey line” near the gumline are long gone. Dr. Andreas Nikolaidis works exclusively with state-of-the-art, highly biocompatible materials, including:
- All-Ceramic / All-Porcelain Crowns: Metal-free restorations that offer supreme aesthetics, mimicking the exact translucency and light reflection of natural tooth enamel.
- Zirconia Crowns: Combining flawless aesthetic properties with unparalleled, diamond-like structural durability, making them the ultimate choice for both front teeth and heavy-load back molars.
With proper oral hygiene and regular clinical check-ups, a high-quality custom crown protects your natural tooth for many years, restoring full chewing capability and completing your smile seamlessly.